Autoesque

A couple of years after it was first launched, Maserati has updated the performance-orientated GranTurismo MC Stradale.

As the name implies, SRT is targeting track day enthusiasts with its new Track Pack for the 2013 Viper.

Of all the changes announced for the 2013 Nissan Leaf electric car, an increase in range from 109 to 124 miles (175 to 200 kilometres) is undoubtedly the most significant.

Škoda has added a Sport variant to its Citigo city car range.

Rolls-Royce has released the final teaser image for its new Wraith, which is due to be unveiled at next month’s Geneva Motor Show.

Suzuki has announced the SZ-R, a limited edition version of its Swift Sport hatchback for the UK market.

Chevrolet has confirmed that a mildly restyled version of its Captiva SUV will be making an appearance at March’s Geneva Motor Show.

Jeep has released some images of the all-new 2014 Cherokee, ahead of its public debut at next month’s New York International Auto Show.

The Audi A3 e-tron could be a direct competitor for the likes of the Toyota Prius, providing that it enters production.

Following an investigation by the Office of Fair Trading, Mercedes-Benz UK and three of its commercial vehicle dealers have been fined a total of £2.6 million.

Volkswagen has unveiled the GTD version of its seventh-generation Golf, a model that’s designed to mix hot hatch dynamics with fuel efficiency.

Holden has released the first images of its new VF Commodore Ute and Sportwagon.

Toyota Racing has updated its TS030 Hybrid race car ahead of the 2013 World Endurance Championship.

Just a couple of months after the all-new third-generation Octavia hatchback was first unveiled, Škoda has taken the wraps off the Combi version.

Cadillac has launched a pair of limited editions based on the mid-size CTS.

Nissan has taken the wraps of its new Note, which will debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show.

Electric motorcycle manufacturer Zero has launched its 2013 range of law enforcement bikes.

Triumph has launched a very limited edition of its 2013 Speed Triple R. Called the ‘Dark’, just thirty examples are going to be produced.

Amazingly, Chevrolet hasn’t offered a rear-wheel drive performance saloon for seventeen years. However, that absence is about to be fixed with the arrival of the 2014 SS. Based on the new Holden VF Commodore and built in Australia, it’s effectively a successor to the defunct Pontiac G8.

Building a properly hot hatchback is uncharted territory for Mercedes-Benz, but it looks like its new A 45 AMG could be about to shake up the segment.

Following the unveiling of the luxury-spec Calais V-Series at the weekend, Holden has now revealed the sportier side of its new VF Commodore.

With ever-rising fuel costs, Ram’s plan to offer a diesel-powered half-ton pick-up could give it an important advantage over competitors GM and Ford.

BMW Motorsport has revealed the Z4 GTE, the car that BMW Team RLL will be using in this season’s American Le Mans Series.

Seat has revealed a three-door version of its Leon hatchback. Called the SC (which stands for Sports Coupé), a slightly shortened wheelbase plus a more inclined rear screen give it a distinctive look.

Nissan Motorsport has announced the four drivers who’ll be representing the marque as it enters the V8 Supercars Championship for the first time.

Two years after it was first revealed in concept form, the production version of the Alfa Romeo 4C is set to be unveiled at next month’s Geneva Motor Show.

Volkswagen has further grown its Up! city car range by introducing a Cross version. (That’s Cross as in cross-country, not annoyed.)

The new 2014 Ram ProMaster continues the convergence of Fiat’s and Chrysler’s product lines. A full-size van for North America, it’s based on the Fiat Ducato which, in its current form, has been around since 2006 (and is also marketed as the Peugeot Boxer and Citroën Relay / Jumper in Europe).

Chevrolet has unveiled the diesel-powered Cruze that it’ll be offering in Canada and the United States.

The European-market version of Nissan’s 370Z Nismo is set to make its public debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show.

Holden has taken the wraps off its new VF Commodore saloon, which will also be sold in North America as the Chevrolet SS. It might become the next-generation Vauxhall VXR8, too.

The updated 2014 Toyota Tundra full-size pick-up has made its debut at the Chicago Auto Show.

Toyota has confirmed that UK sales of its GT86 TRD will begin on the 1st of March. Only 250 units are going to be available though, so any prospective buyers might want to plan a visit to their local dealer soon.

Honda has unveiled its new CTX700N and CTX700 motorcycles in Chicago.

The new Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet might have impressive performance, but it also has an astounding price tag.

Volkswagen’s new high performance Beetle is a spiritual successor to the Beetle 1303S Gelb Schwarzer Renner (Yellow Black Racer) of forty years ago.

Suzuki has offered a first glimpse of its new C-segment crossover.

With its raised ride height, body cladding and unique bumpers, the new Renault Scénic XMOD appears at first glance to be a spiritual successor to the all-wheel drive Scénic RX4 that was launched over a decade ago.

UK-based motorsports outfit GPRM has developed a racing version of the rear-wheel drive Toyota GT86.

The Mercedes AMG Formula One Team has unveiled its 2013 car, the F1 W04.

Arguably the C 63 AMG doesn’t really need any more power, but that hasn’t stopped Mercedes-Benz from announcing the upgraded Edition 507 models.

Alfa Romeo has marked its sponsorship of the Superbike World Championship by creating the MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde SBK Limited Edition.

The finalists in all four categories of the 2013 World Car Awards have been announced.

Anybody wanting to transport seven people in a hurry is probably going to be rather interested in the new Vauxhall Zafira Tourer BiTurbo models.

Kawasaki has revealed the 2013 Z250, a naked version of the compact Ninja 250R sports bike.

Dodge has unveiled the Mopar ’13 Dart, a driver-focussed special edition that features an upgraded chassis as well as various cosmetic tweaks.

The current SsangYong Rodius MPV scores well on practicality, equipment levels and pricing. However, it’s never going to enter the annals of elegant vehicle design.

Ferrari has launched its 2013 Formula One car. Called the F138, the ‘13’ part denotes the year, while the ‘8’ commemorates that this will be the final season for the 2.4 litre V8 engines.